Lenze DDS v2.3 - Manual (Page 170)

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7.7.6.6 Connector
Icon: - Menu: Extras WConnector Keyboard: -
Use this command to connect elements via connectors in the CFC editor instead of connection links.
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Output and associated input are identified with a uniquely named connector.
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The name of the connector is automatically assigned by the program, but can be changed.
Where two elements are already linked by a connection that is now to be changed into a link with
connectors, first select the output where the connection starts and then Extras
WConnector.
Before command execution: After command execution:
Tip!
Connections via connectors can be changed back into normal links by selecting the output of the
connection and executing the command Extras
WConnector again.
Changing the name of a connector
Note that the name of the connector is a feature of the output of a connection and will be saved
together with it.
Editing a connector at an input:
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If the text in the connector is changed, the new name will be accepted for all associated
connectors at inputs.
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The text cannot be changed into a name that already belongs to another connector. The
name must be unique.
Editing a connector at an output:
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A change to the text in the connector will also be reflected in the associated connector at the
other box.
7.7.7 Creating connections
Inputs and outputs of elements can be connected by drawing a connection established through
keeping the left mouse key depressed.
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An element input can be connected to exactly one element output.
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An element output can be connected to several element inputs.
There are several possibilities to connect the input of element E2 to the output of element E1:
1. Left-click the output of element E1, keep the left mouse key depressed, drag the mouse pointer to
the input of element E2, and then release the left mouse key.
– Dragging the mouse creates a connection between the output of element E1 and the mouse
pointer.
2. Left-click the input of element E2, keep the left mouse key depressed, drag the mouse pointer to the
output of element E1, and release the left mouse key.
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